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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Route 66 Marathon

See historical race day weather for the Route 66 Marathon, including start temperature, humidity, wind, race day temperatures, PR score, and course score.

Weather Averages for Last 14 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 14 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 41°F 5°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind S 7 mph
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 37°F 3°C
PR Score 97.32 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 97.59 Course-only Score

Race Day Weather by Year

Most recent years appear first so you can quickly compare start conditions, temperatures, wind, and scores across different editions of the race.

November 23, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind ESE 1 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 97.91 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 98.21 Course-only Score
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November 24, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind S 18 mph Wind
Race day high 74°F 23°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 96.11 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 98.21 Course-only Score

November 19, 2023

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 74% Humidity
Wind SSE 15 mph Wind
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 98.21 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 98.21 Course-only Score

November 20, 2022

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 26°F -3°C
Start Humidity 69% Humidity
Wind SSE 2 mph Wind
Race day high 50°F 10°C
Race day low 23°F -5°C
PR Score 98.21 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 98.21 Course-only Score

November 21, 2021

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind N 10 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 97.16 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.16 Course-only Score

November 24, 2019

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 39°F 4°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind WSW 2 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 97.16 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.16 Course-only Score

November 18, 2018

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 34°F 1°C
Start Humidity 83% Humidity
Wind N 14 mph Wind
Race day high 42°F 6°C
Race day low 32°F 0°C
PR Score 97.16 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.16 Course-only Score

November 19, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 35°F 2°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind W 0 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 97.16 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.16 Course-only Score

November 20, 2016

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 35°F 2°C
Start Humidity 66% Humidity
Wind S 5 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 27°F -3°C
PR Score 97.16 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.16 Course-only Score

November 22, 2015

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 35°F 2°C
Start Humidity 66% Humidity
Wind S 7 mph Wind
Race day high 53°F 12°C
Race day low 32°F 0°C
PR Score 97.16 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.16 Course-only Score

November 23, 2014

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 90% Humidity
Wind S 9 mph Wind
Race day high 64°F 18°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 95.80 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.16 Course-only Score

November 24, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 22°F -6°C
Start Humidity 56% Humidity
Wind NE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 31°F -1°C
Race day low 21°F -6°C
PR Score 97.77 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.77 Course-only Score

November 18, 2012

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 41°F 5°C
Start Humidity 66% Humidity
Wind S 7 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 36°F 2°C
PR Score 97.77 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.77 Course-only Score

November 20, 2011

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 38°F 3°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind N 8 mph Wind
Race day high 45°F 7°C
Race day low 37°F 3°C
PR Score 97.77 Normal score 98.21
Course Score 97.77 Course-only Score